Simple Analytics

Overview

Simple Analytics is a privacy-first web analytics platform that operates without cookies, personal data collection, or tracking scripts that require consent. Based in the EU, it focuses on providing essential metrics while respecting user privacy.

Key Features

• No Cookies: Zero tracking cookies, no consent required
• No Personal Data: Doesn’t collect or store PII
• EU Data Processing: Netherlands-based, GDPR compliant
• Goals & Events: Track conversions and custom interactions
• Public Dashboards: Option to make stats publicly viewable
• Tweet Analytics: Track tweet embeds and Twitter referrals

Who Should Consider Simple Analytics

Simple Analytics works well for:

• Privacy-focused organizations avoiding consent management
• Teams wanting straightforward, ethical analytics positioning
• Sites that value transparency (public dashboards)
• Marketing teams needing basic traffic insights without complexity

Pricing Model

Simple Analytics starts at $9/month for 100,000 pageviews. All features are included at every tier - pricing scales only with traffic volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Simple Analytics compare to Plausible?

Both are privacy-focused alternatives to Google Analytics. Simple Analytics emphasizes ethical positioning and tweet analytics. Plausible is open-source with self-hosting. Similar pricing and features. See our Simple Analytics vs Plausible comparison.

What are public dashboards?

Simple Analytics lets you make your analytics publicly viewable at a custom URL. Some companies use this for transparency, showing visitors their actual traffic numbers.

Can I track custom events?

Yes. Simple Analytics supports custom events for tracking button clicks, form submissions, downloads, and other interactions beyond pageviews.